IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

U.S. Department of Defense; Bratenahl (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) seeks a proficient COMSEC specialist to serve as the lead technical expert and advisor on COMSEC matters. The role focuses on analyzing, designing, and maintaining secure communications and cryptographic systems across DFAS sites.

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, suitable for Federal employment, and registered for Selective Service if applicable.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required for this national security position.
• Suitable for Federal Employment.
• Registered for Selective Service (if applicable).
• Requires favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment.
• Telework availability is limited and managed on a rare case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical expert and advisor in COMSEC management across DFAS.
• Analyze, design, develop, acquire, document, test, implement, integrate, or modify systems to accomplish work.
• Serve as the point of contact for maintenance and management of COMSEC material and related security matters.
• Install, operate, and maintain COMSEC equipment including cryptographic devices and related systems.
• Develop and coordinate COMSEC operations among DFAS sites to protect and restore systems and capabilities.

Skills

COMSEC management

Security guidance

Tools

COMSEC equipment

Job description

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the Department of Defense (DoD) in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information.

Duties

• As the lead technical expert and advisor in the field of COMSEC management, provides staff guidance and assistance on all COMSEC matters.
• Responsibility for analyzing, managing, or performing work necessary to plan, design, develop, acquire, document, test, implement, integrate, maintain, or modify systems for resolving problems or accomplishing work processes.
• Serves as the point of contact for the maintenance and management for all COMSEC material and equipment and communication of all related security matters.
• Specialist installs, operates, and maintains COMSEC equipment such as, voice, data, and message processing equipment to include cryptographic devices classified systems.
• Develops, implements, and coordinates COMSEC operations among DFAS sites designed to ensure, protect, and restore systems, services, and capabilities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Suitable for Federal Employment
• Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.
• Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.